2026 Parade Entry Form

Join the local businesses, non-profits, entertainers, and community of Rochester, NH and surrounding areas for a whimsical, Whoville inspired evening - one of the largest and most spectacular parades in New Hampshire for the Holiday Season!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2026 | 4:00 PM

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER

FEATURING OUR NEW PARADE ROUTE!

Rain Date: Monday, December 7th, 2026 at 6:00PM

Company/Organization Name

Contact Name

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Mailing Address *

Cell Phone # *

Entry Category *

Float Mobile Unit Marching Unit Equestrian Color Guard Other (please describe below)

ENTRY SPECIFIC DETAILS: *Float Entries: All float entries must include: the total length of the float, the number of vehicles included in the entry (max of 2 including the float), the number of chaperones walking alongside the float, and the number of people on the float. Any vehicles or people in addition to the float must walk behind the float, besides the chaperones who will walk besides the float. All vehicles must be registerable and road-legal. Floats should be tested at the turn by the Parson Main statue (North Main to Wakefield) prior to float construction. Although the parade will change the flow of traffic, test runs should only be taken with the flow of traffic. Floats should plan to arrive between 12:30 and 2:00PM. **Mobile Entries: All Mobile entries must include: the number of vehicles you are entering into the parade, as well as a make and model of the vehicles. All vehicles must be registerable and road-legal. Mobile units should plan to arrive at 2:00PM. ***Equestrian Entries: If you are bringing a horse as part of your entry, your category is automatically equestrian. All equestrian entries must have pooper-scoopers or they will not be allowed to participate. Horse trailers must be brought to the back of the parking lot at Holy Rosary Church prior to beginning of parade. Please arrange to be dropped off at the assembly area at Spaulding High School; equestrian units should not travel the city streets outside of the parade for safety reasons.

If you selected the Entry Category "Other", please describe your entry

For Floats and Mobile Units : Will there be MUSIC on your float or mobile unit?

Yes No

Please keep music to a reasonable level.

For Floats and Mobile Units: Will there be LIGHTS on your float or mobile unit? *

Yes No

Description of Entry *

(Please include all entry specific details as noted above) To prevent possible disqualification at the parade, applicants are encouraged to submit in advance as detailed information as possible regarding their entry, but please keep it brief. This information may be provided to those narrating the parade, which will be video recorded. Please attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed. Floats are expected to enhance the parade theme or recognize the theme in a creative manner. The name of the organization or company responsible for the float should be visible to the crowd and the video crew.

Please read all below and initial in the box to acknowledge *

To prevent possible disqualification at the parade, applicants must submit in advance as detailed information as possible regarding their entry. Floats are expected to enhance the parade theme or recognize the theme in a creative manner. For floats, the name of the organization or company responsible for the float should be visible to the crowd and to the video crew.

Please read all below and initial in the box to acknowledge *

The Holiday Events Committee reserves the right to disallow any float or entry that is deemed inappropriate for any reason. This includes music that is too loud.

Mobile Entries - Please read and initial in the box to acknowledge *

All Mobile entries must indicate the number of vehicles you are entering into the parade, as well as a make and model in the description of entry box above. If the number of vehicles changes prior to the parade, please contact the Chamber to update your entry information: 603-332-5080 x:3

Float Entries - Please read and initial in the box to acknowledge *

All float entries must include: the total length of the float, the number of vehicles included in the entry, the number of chaperones walking alongside the float, and the number of people on the float in the description of entry above. Any vehicles or people in addition to the float must walk behind the float, besides the chaperones who will walk besides the float All vehicles must be registerable and road-legal. Floats should be tested at the turn by the Parson Main statue (North Main to Wakefield) prior to float construction. If the float changes prior to the parade, please contact the Chamber to update your entry information: 603-332-5080 x:3

Do You Agree To Read In Entirety the Parade Instructions We Have Provided on the Web Page as a downloadable link? *

Yes No Yes - Please E-Mail Me the Instructions

Judging & Awards - Please read and initial in the box to acknowledge *

All float judging will take place promptly at 2:30 p.m. To allow yourself enough time to be in the line-up by this time, you should plan to arrive by 1:30 p.m. Floats not in the line-up by 2:30 p.m. will forfeit their opportunity to be judged. In addition to the Best of Parade award, Second and Third Place awards will be provided.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER - Please read and enter your full name in the box to acknowledge *

The spokesperson/official for your entry, in the event of any problem resulting from participation in this event, agrees to hold harmless any and all officials and workers connected with this project, including the City of Rochester, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and associated groups and individuals. Enter your name to "sign" and indicate that you acknowledge and accept this.

THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 "CHRISTMAS IN WHOVILLE" HOLIDAY PARADE. PARADE INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEB PAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE CHAMBER: 603-332-5080 X:3 OR E-MAIL: EVENTS@ROCHESTERNH.ORG

2026 Parade Entry Form

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